Teacher

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy in Newmarket, Suffolk, is seeking a part-time class teacher for a maternity-cover contract starting January 2027. The post is 0.4 FTE on the MPR scale, with on-site duties and a commitment to safeguarding and high-quality teaching.

We look for inspiring teachers with high expectations for learning, who deliver engaging, challenging lessons and support pupils to become well-rounded individuals.

Qualifications

• Inspiring teachers with a passion for primary education.
• High expectation for teaching and learning.
• Deliver high quality lessons that engage and challenge pupils.
• Candidates must be motivated and committed to team working.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons as a class teacher.
• Contribute to a caring, inclusive school culture.

Skills

Inspiring teacher

Job description

• Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
• Address: Rowley Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0PU
• Salary: MPR (0.4 FTE)
• Hours: Part time
• Contract: Maternity cover (temporary), required to start January 2027
• Reference: 5679.

Would you like to work at a school where staff and children believe anything is possible? Then Houldsworth Valley is for you. Children thrive at our school. Our combination of high-quality teaching, ambition for all and an emphasis on ensuring the children are great citizens, mean we create well-balanced individuals ready for life.

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a class teacher to join our team.

We are looking for:

• inspiring teachers with a passion for primary education
• teachers with a high expectation for teaching and learning
• teachers who deliver high quality lessons that engage and challenge pupils
• teachers who are highly motivated.

As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:

• a friendly and welcoming school
• a caring, team ethos where everyone is valued
• dedicated colleagues who enjoy working together as a team
• a supportive and driven leadership teamsignificant training and development available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases
• an excellent and involved local governing body.

For more information

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Lisa Tweed, Executive Headteacher, on 01638 663214 or email [e-mail].

Please read the job description (pdf)and candidate information pack (pdf)

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

Closing date: 9am, 13 November 2026.

Interviews: week commencing 16 November 2026.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part time or as a job share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.